Medina & Associates Law Firm
Colonia Las Colinas, 2a. calle, Bloque "D", # 3203,
Col. Altos de Las Colinas, Calle Principal, #1407
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán 00000
Honduras
ph: +504 2283-9334
alt: +504 9886-0591
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DO YOU WANT TO ADOPT A CHILD? READ THIS
WHO CAN ADOPT
Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAPs) over 25 years old and under 51 years old are able to adopt. If the Prospective Adoptive Parents are non-Honduran citizens, they must submit a home study done by any social services agency with a State license of more than five (5) years.
WHO CANNOT ADOPT
• Any spouse without the consent of the other spouse.
• Tutors wanting to adopt their pupils.
• Anyone who has lost custody of one of their children.
The Prospective Adoptive Parents must be at least 15 years older than the adoptive child. In the case of an adopting couple, the younger adoptive parent must be at least 15 years older than the adoptive child.
WHO CAN BE ADOPTED
Children under eighteen (18) years old and:
• Whose parents are unknown or orphans.
• Have legal status of abandonment.
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
• Birth certificate from the prospective adoptive parents or any other legal document.
• Birth certificate of the prospective adoptive child.
• Marriage certificate (at least 3 years of marriage).
• Applicant (s) certificate (s) of good health from a licensed physician, including laboratory urine and stool exams and blood tests, including for HIV/AIDS.
• Police records.
• Job letter indicating position, salary, antiquity and other benefits.
• Three letters of reference from recognized and respected members of the applicant (s) local community (such as government, school or church officials).
• Certified bank statements giving the status of applicant (s) account.
• Home study and psychological evaluation done by an agency in the United States certified by IHNFA (U.S. citizens only).
• Copy of properties or lease contracts.
• 2 recent photos.
• Copy of the passport of each PAP.
• I-600A approval on Form I-171H (U.S. citizens only).
• A "follow up certification" from the adoption agency that will oversee the applicant (s) adoption until the child reaches the age of 14.
• Written certification from the nearest Honduran Consulate that the applicant (s) have met all state adoption requirements and that the adoption agency handling their case is licensed to practice in that state (U.S. citizens only).
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Medina & Associates Law Firm
Colonia Las Colinas, 2a. calle, Bloque "D", # 3203,
Col. Altos de Las Colinas, Calle Principal, #1407
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán 00000
Honduras
ph: +504 2283-9334
alt: +504 9886-0591
info